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numerous. like young balloons. Their
intelligence seems to be confined to q
knowledge Of boating and fishing, and
they exercise great skill in both pur-
suits. Scientists who have investigat- |
ed say that they are OF the very lowest |
order of the human kind, many de-
grees below the Digger Indians.
Although these people live in per.
petual winter, where it freezes every
night, and always SHOWS when the
cloudes shed moisture, they go almost
stark naked The skin Of the otter
and guanaco are used for blankets,
which are worn about the shoulders
and afford some protection; but under
these neither woman or men wear any
thing whatever, except shoes and leg
gins made Of the same material, which
protect the feet from the rocks. There
is some little attempt at adornment
made by both sexes, in the way OF
necklaces, bracelets, and earrings,
made of fish-bones, and sea shells,
which are often ingeniously joined to-
gether. The women will sell the skin
blankets that cover their backs, for
tobacco, standing, meantime, as nude
as n statue OF venus.
Their food consists of mussels, fish,
sea animals, and flesh of similar sort,
which they catch with the rudest sort
of implements. Their fishing lines are
made of grass, and their hooks OF fish
bones. For weapons they have bows
aud spears, the former having strings
made OF the entrails of animals, and
the latter being long, slender poles,
with tips OF sharpened bone. They al
so use slings with great dexterity
which are made of wooven grass, and
are said to bring down animals ut long
range.
During the day they are always on
the water, in canoes or dugouts, made
OF the trunks Of trees, the whole family
going together, and usually consisting
OF a man, two or three wives, and as
many urchins as can be crowded into
the boat. When night falls they &C
ashore and build fire upon the rocks
to temper the frigid atmosphere
around this they cuddle in a most af'
fectionate way. The name of the
island upon which they live came from
these fires. The early navagators
when passing through the straits
were amazed to see these fires spring
up as if by magic, all over the islands
every night ut sundown, and so they
called them Terre del Fuego, or the
Land of Fire. The English shortened
the appellation, and thus the place is
known MS Fireland.-Patagonia Cor
New York Sun.
, 1887-02-24
Old Couple Burned.

CLEVELAND, Feb. lS.-A special
from Wooster, Ohio, says: John
Boughman, aged 81 and wife aged S5,
wealthy couple living in Dalton, this
county, met with II horrible fate early
this morning. The house was dis"
covered to be on fire ut | o'clock by
neighbors, who burst open the doors
and found the aged couple in an as
phyxiated state. The man was
dragged out dead. The wife is still
living, though not rs yet rcsusitatcd
and it is said she cannot recover The
fire is supposed to have been caused
by the explosion of lamp.
, 1887-02-24

transit there may be across the 18TH
mus should be under the control OF
the United States government,
either absolutely or Independently or
In connection with the government
through whose territory 1t passes.
He called attention to the fact that
both France and England were on
the sharp lookout for their rcspec-
tive interests In that region, each
one at present having several war
vessels off the mouth Of the canal.
He also showed that 1t would be a
mighty easy thing for one or the
other OF these powers to take posses
sion and fortlfy the islands that lie
conveniently near the CANALS mouth.
We repeat the question with which
the senator closed his speech:
"What foothold has the United
States in that section?" Nothing,
except the precarious paper right
which it has under the Clayton
Bulwer treaty.
, 1887-02-24
The Territorial PcnItentiary.

On the 22d OF January, 1886, Gov
crnor Squire approved an act entitled
"An act to provide for the permanent
location and construction of terri
torial penitentiary Mt Walla Walla,'
which directs the governor to appoint
three commissioners "to erect suita-
BILE iire-proof building, or buildings, OF
stone, brick and iron or steel, or either
of said materials, in accordance with
the plan or plans thereof, which may
be adopted by said board" together
with stockade, inclosing the build,
ings, to he constructed of such ma
terial as the board shall determine, on
a tract of land adjoining the city of
Walla Walla, given to the territory for
penitentiary purposes by the city. and
county of Walla Walla, said tract con-
tanning 155 acres, mainly fine farming
lands. The act appropriated S6O,OOO,
in addition to the sum raised by
special quarter-mill tax levied by the
Legislature of 1881, for penitcntiary
purposes, amounting to nearly $2O,OOO
more. In February, 1856, Gov. Squier
appointed Gen. NJ. nj. Bane, of Spo.
kane Falls, Hon. O. C.. White, of Day.
ton, and Mr.. II. f. Johnson, of Walla
Walla, penitentiary commissioners.
The board organized b. electing Gen.
eral Bane president and III. Il. John.
son secretary. AS authorized by the
law, the board visited the Oregon peni.
,,,I nd Nr
White visited the California state
prisons before deciding on plans. The
board advertised for bids in April, and
work was commenced in June, 1886.
In August General Banc resigned and
Captain p. b. Johnson, of Walla
Walla, was appointed to fill the va
cancy. On the 18th of February,
1887, the board reported to the COVER
nor that the buildings erected are
ready for occupancy.
THE sToCKADE
incloses three acres OF land, situated on
high and slightly portion of the peni-
tentiary grounds, admirably located
for drainage and other sanitary pllr-
poses, and is built OF stone and cement
the stone having been brought from
q q UarfN NJ East IOTllillu. lc StoCk-
ade wall encloses Al parallelogram $50
feet wide and 1896 feet long. The earth
was excavated three feet deep and the
foundation wall laid six feet vide.
When the wall reaches the surface it
is three feet wide; it rises above Che
ground IL feet and is 1G inches wide
on top. The top is covered about two
inches thick with cement. which over
laps it and extends n couple of inches
down the sides Of the wall. On the
outside of the stockade walls, which
are reinforced by buttresses and point.
cd, plank walk with an IRON railing
was erected. This walk is three feet
below the top of the wall, and upon it
the guards will "walk post" At two
opposite corners of the stockade are
brick and glass guard hous-
cs, at the other corners large wooden
sentry boxes. Entrance to the en-
closure is obtained through double
gateway, 2lx3O feet, with stone wallss
The same hight and thickness as the
main wall, with heavy swinging gates,
made of iron bars, on the outside, and
'liding gates of heavy iron plate on
he inside. The large gates are de.
igned for the adm ission Of teams, one
pair only to be opened at "a time. A t
, 1887-02-24
STRUCK by Lightning.

New YORK, Feb. 1S.-A severe rain
storm prevailed here to-day increasing
in severity toward night. AtG o'clock
this evening it was accompanied by
heavy peals of thunder and vivid
flashes of lightning. One OF the bolts
struck n large four story building on
the American cotton docks OF Tom
kinsville, Staten Island, setting fire to
n number OF cotton bales on the top
floor. The burned buildings contain
ed about 10000 bales of cotton. The
loss is estimated at S3jO,00O, which is
fully covered by insurance.
, 1887-02-24

SENATOR MORGAN has done the
country service by calling timely at
tention to the necessity OF looking
after our interests down on the 18TH
mus OF Panama. AS far as carrying
ont the American policy is con-
cerned, the interestslof the Panama
canal demand more immediate at
teutiou than any interest to the north
of as. Senator Morgan's speeches
on the Eads' Tehauntepec canal
we're able and patriotic. He declared
himself in favor Of policy which is
a. logical outgrowth Of the Monroe
doctrine. namely: That whatever
, 1887-02-24

THE falling health of Mr.. Parnell
introduces new element OF uncer-
tainty into the Irish question. Mr..
Gladstone is now in hisseventyeighth
ycer. and though remarkably well
preserved is liable to break down al
most any time. Mr.. Parnelps health
is reported to be visibly failing. The
death OF either would materially
change the political situation in
England. The present fate of home
rule for Ireland seems, under provi-
derce, to largely depend on the pro-
longation of these two lives.
, 1887-02-24

AN event of interest in medical
circles will be the convention OF the
international Medical congress in
Washington on the lath of Sep
tember next. The officers and
membership include distinguished
,nedieal scientists from all parts of
the world. The congress meets once
in three years, the last meeting hav-
ing been mt Copenhagen.
, 1887-02-24

TIE free trade democrats, under
the lead of Mr.. Carlisle and Mr..
Morrison, propose to discipline"
Mr.. Randall by removing him from
the craftsmanship OF the appropria-
tions committee at the next con-
gress. There is something peculi-
ariIy rich in this. Mr.. Carlisle's seat
is contested in the next congress and
M. Morrison was badly defeated for
reelection, while Mr.. Randall had a
majority last November of 11,135.
The idea of Carlisle and Morrison
"disciplining" man in Mr.. Ran
daIps position.
, 1887-02-24

THE president is amusing himself
these days trying to put 600 lean and
anxious statesmen into the five inter-
state commissioned hips. AS in the
old story of the hungry multitude,
the Ioaves and fishes are not sufii-
cient in quantity to go around; but,
unlike that case, there Is no prospect
of a miracle that will satisfy the 600
and leave fragm ents for the poor.
, 1887-02-24
country.

THE st. Louis Post-Dispatch
(Dem. remarks that "thanks to the
discrimination shown by Secretary
Bayard in selecting freaks to fill our
diplomatic corps, that corps was
Ceyer worth less than il is now"
The term "freaks" family describes
many OF the democrats sent abroad
by this administration.
, 1887-02-24

CoNGrEss is straining a point in
economy when it cuts down the
mint appropriation to so small a sum
as to practically close some OF the
most important government offices
in the west. That body seems to be
searching for chances to strike blows
at the mining interests OF the
, 1887-02-24

THE expense bill OF the Seattle
riots year ago has been presented
to congress, and the claim will pr0ba-
bly, be received f,vorably. Congress
may not object to paying few small
territorial bills even If it is opposed
to admission into statehood.
, 1887-02-24

THE appropriation Of S40,0OO,OOO
in one day for coast defenses and
heavy ordinance indicates that con-
gross may prove equal to disposing
OF the treasury .surplus.
, 1887-02-24

FROM the description of the terri
torlal prison, published in another
column, it is evident that the GRIM
inal element is to be we'll cared for
by liberal territorial government.
, 1887-02-24

From the way business Is being
transacted very little In the way OF
passing bills will he accomplished
during the remaining few days of
49th congress.
, 1887-02-24

MIR. CLEVELAND is In luck. His
vetoes go every time. 1t Is impos-
sible to muster a two-thirds vote to
pass bill over his head that he has
once disapproved.
, 1887-02-24
A WIae precauiiOn.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1S.-The Chicago,
Milwaukee 4 st. Paul Railroad com
pany has equipped two passenger
trains between Chicago and Millwau-
kce with apparatus for heating by
steam f:om the locomotives. The ex-
pertinent has so far proved successful,
but it has not yet had the test OF Sc
we're weather. The company is also
building an iron heating car to carry
n boiler for generating steam for heat
ing the train and to run next to the
engine.
, 1887-02-24

ANOTHER bad night with the
wires last night, which was conduc'
We to profanity insthe sauctum and
will be u disappointment to SUBJ
scribers to-day.
, 1887-02-24

Look at our advertisement. Compare
1t with our goods and be convinced that
we are what we pretend to be. The Great
Eastern Company. PIP
, 1887-02-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

The work of construction was per-
formed under the immediate supcrin-
tendance OF q. w. Babcock, man
whom the commissioners regard as
being exceptionally fitted for such
work.
The buildings are to be heated with
stoves and lighted with oil.
A range will have to be put up iii
the kitchen, and the buildings furn-
ished before they can he used--Walla
Walla Union.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

!. Hon. D. ". sprague, Of the, Territorial ALI
ance, in q card to the editor says: President
Loucks will meet the farmers OF Train Co.. ut
Mayyille, June 22. at Up, M, Of Steele Co., at
Hope, June e. 2p. M; Of Griggs Co.. at Coop
erstown, June 2s. Will you kindly notice this In
your paper, and ask the secretary Of the Coopers-
town Alliance to get as many Of the Alliance men
as possible Il don't know who The secretary ls),
and send word to other alliance organizations. In
the county, to be present"
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
Il. R. Guide.

The Cooperstown train leaves for sanborn ~
$50 o M arrives 11:10 4. M, connecting with tne
Jamestown Accommodation. west. Train leaves
asanborn for cooperstown 4:ao pm. Pacinc Ex'
prees leaves sanborn for Bismarck 7:os .. m. Ex-
prees trains leaves Sanborn for Fargo 1O:lO p. M
and 4.ss p. m. Fargo Accommodation leaves
Sanborn 80 a. m.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
COURT NOTES,

There was young man named Picket,
Who thought boiled shirt was the ticket
Tocatch the courts eye.
All, the court did espy,
And that was the last of II. Pickett.
The Judge declared that all cases now pending
in Barnes counties will properly belong in Steele
or Griggs county, would, at the term at Valley
City, June 9Oth, be transferred TO the proper sub
division; that none Of such cases will be tried
In Barnes county.
Sheriff Waldon kept his eye on the Steele county
boys to see that none got away.
Commissioners Cooper. Hogensen, Moscley.
Hemminxson and Conant attended court, Tuesday.
Attorney Bartlett was admitted to tho bar on
motion Of c. N. MacLsren.
Attorney McMahon and Dist. Attorney G. ].
Paul were ON hand when court met, Tuesdav, -
fresh o. daises.
Editor Simpson attended court and mads the
CouslEs pleasant rall, Mr.. Simpson thinks
the extension Of the HopS road vie. Lea mile east
Of Piekert . sure thing. He thinks The extension
will strike Lakota.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

John Regnery's house in the Twenty
third ward, caught fire Thursday morn
ing, but was promptly saved by II.
Gillespie, and others.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
1,fficial Paper Of Griggs County
! SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
a|2.00
f 100
copy, one year,
ss4ss sia uionehs. b
Cash Invariably in Advance.

month; 8 per cent OF on yearly contracts OF ov.
~ incnes. Locals, 10 cents for drtand GEMS iof
each subsequent insertion. Final proof and con-
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

N. N, Robinson has put in partition and
made other extensive arrangement for first class
restaurant and confectionery store, in the old
johnson building. Our varions caterers are de-
terrninea that parties visiting Cooperstown not
return home hungry.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

The sixth annual convention of the
Baptist association, together with the
Sunday School society Of that denomi-
nation, will convene in CoOperst0wn
next week, commencing June %, anu
continuing till the following Sunday.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

E. g. Wards place Of business is daily increas-
ing in popularity, that he has found IT necessary
10 secure additional help.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

The grand jury brought in an indict-
ment against G. H. johnson for ''dls-
suading witness from attending before
the grand jury" Mr.. johnson had re-
turned to Willow; his bail was fixed at
$500.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Clerk Jorgensen acquitted himself
with credit, and smiled all over when
the class for confirmation-57 strong
came forward. John has been saving
them up for three years.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

ADterriiic clone at Grand FORKS des
troys property to the amount Of 500,
GOO, and killes five persons.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
A CARD.

Having enlarged my place Of business, am
now prepared to offer to the public frs, class &C.
com,nodutione. Meals at all hours-night and day.
Having secured the services Of first class pastry
cook, am also prepared to furnish families with
bread. pies, cakes, etc.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Henry A. Haugan lost his sorrs
pony a month ago. IL the party VIII
picked him no doesn't return him a
once. Henry will send the sheriff afte
man and pony.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

xU0 EOUTt0 ~ S0O 401AAAAsesA AOWAs
500 .. m. Salute Of III guns.
1000 .. m. Ca.ithumpian parade to Fair
Grounds, headed by brass band.
1880 !. m. Running Race Gree for alp, - 70
s winner.
II 90 .. M. Trotting Race Three minute ciass)
$s5 to winner.
1850 .. m. Pony Race Nimlted to 800 pound
hcrses). SO to winner.
12 m. Address by David Bartlett.
1880 p Peoria Blackbird Trap Shooting Con-
test. Purse $3.50 to first; tls 10 second--tsn
3 D. m. Matched game Of Base Ball-$5O to win
To be followed by creased pole contest, sack
race, and creased pig chase for valuable prizes.
s.Iet 'er. 60 Galliaer" Bowery Dance commences
ats p.m., sharp.
600 p. m. Grand Display Of Fire Works-Finest
in North Dakota.
1000 p. m. Grand Ball. Music-Braes and String
Band.
Marshall Of the Day-Knud Thompscn.s
Master OF Ceremonies-E. w. Blackwell.
All communications should be addressed to
Maynard Crane, Secretary.
II. B. Simington, Maynard Crane and f. H.
Adams, the committee Of general arrangements
for the Fourth, met Tuesday evening and appoint-
ed the following sub committees:
Vocal music. G.. T. Whidden, Geo. N. Stork,
B. D. Brown.
ERaces: John II. NcDermott, C. p. Miller, II. p.
Hammer.
Fireworks: liver jacobson, james Christie, H.
Gillespie.
Ordnance: NJ. L. Michaels, r. Moore. A. F..
Gray.
Parade: H. G. Pickett, VIM. Glass, Andrew
johnson.
Base Ball: E. W. Blackwell, I'd. Warner, r.
A. Hornby.
Gun contest: G. P. Miller. p. E. Neleon, May.
narl Crane.
Athletic Sports: Alex Glass, James Walker,
soren Berg.
Grand hall: Andrew Husel Julius Stevens
Al. Wannerlch.
The parties net able to serve on these committees
will please report to Maynard Cfane. secretary.
This week has been very busy one for Land
lord Pashley, feeding and caring for the following
| arrivals:
Monday-w. H. Francis, Frank LAVAL, Bis
marck; Louis Funk, Minneapolis; G. ]. Paul, r
II. Simpson, E. j. Mcmahon, E. f. Morrison. J
W. Sloan, A. A. Wyant, u. F. Walker, and L. II
jacobson, OF Hops.
Tucsday--T. j. Baldwin, ,Eopc; H. A. Northrup
Willow Lake; =. g. seymore, j. Duncan, P. L
Duncan Sherbrook; j. w. Fisro, Helena; c. II
Remke, G. II. Shelton and wife. .. B. Bolster; H
G. Simmons, Fargo; VIM. Griffith, Forman, W
Williams and wife, Fort Abercrombie; c. u
Phillips, Jamestown, F. v. Stevens, Armenia; j
W. Donaldson, Valley City; W. s. Hyde, Helena
w. II. Alwor,h, Fargo; E. v. Smell, 1nkster; D
G. Dubois, New Rockford; f. b. Clover. G.
DeLand, sykc,ton, and @. W. Horton, Mayvills.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

sunday was quite busy day with Rev. .. y.
Purinton. In the morning he conducted oapus-
NAL exercises at the river, preached at Chufcn's
school house in the afternoon, and In the evening
Mt his church in Cooperstown.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Rev. Geo. B. Frost preached at the Congrega.
tional church Sunday morning; Rev. o. d. Purin-
ton at the Baptist hall in the evening.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Two schooners, heard of CATTLE accompanied
by men, women and children went through town,
bound for the Mouse river Monday. They came
from Minnesota.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

GOPHER TAILS! GOPHER TAILsN
Gopher tail certificates taken at the Concret'
store at face value-in trade.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Col. Frost called in and renewed his
subscription today. The Colonel says
he must have the news if the paper does
.srile'' him occasionally.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

The county clerk wrote receipts for 10000 60
Ioher tails, last Saturday.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
Cash Prize.

We will pay q cash prize OF $40 tn the
ono town in GriGgs county, Cooperstown
excepted.)
the grounds befOre the committee OF
general arrangements, who will constl-
'' ~ JOHN SYvERsoN 4 Co.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
WOOL. Wool, WOOL:
Ering Your wool to Lawrence Bros.

A large invoice Of clothing and furnishing good
inst receiyed ii Lawrence Bros. Call and inspec
Them. xl-u.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
AROUND TOWN.
wheat q cents.

S Children,s day, at the Congregational church,
last sunday, was observed in the most fitting man
ner, the interior Of the church being decorated
With flowers, green leaves, etc. The children had
been specially instructed for the occasion, ana
nniIer the direction of Rev. and Mrs. Frost, rem
dered their respective parts in manner tnat re-
ne;ted much credit upon themselves and their
teachers. The house was well filled with the par
ents and friends Of the children.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

G. H. Frost attended the Congregational church
Sunday morning, and says he will attend just al
long as they retain the Rev. Geo. B. In the pulpit
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

There is but one opinion about the
late term Of court-that it was effective
and economical.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
Notice to Farmers.

There will be a meeting Of Coopcrstown Al
lance at2 O'Clock, June 49, at the court house
Coopcrstown. Farmers, turn out, as 1T will be tc
your advantage.
wx. II. CAnLrox, Secretary.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Much matter of local moment is
crowded out this week.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
For Sale

Fifty Poland China pigs for snle-cheap. En-
W. G. .J1MEs0N.
aO.tf Cooperstown, Oak.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Knud Thompson and the CouR1E1
editor will take in tue Fargo races, mex
week.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

There will be a meeting Of the Farmers Alliance
at the court house tomorrow.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

A hundred cents on the dollar will be paid at
the ssConcrete'' store for Grggs county wnrrants-
IN trade-rcmcmber the place. O-n
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

BufF,lo bones-bones-we are after bones. Co
bones not purcbsxed at the ''COncert" store.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Jeweler Lanle has rented and moved his stoct
into the building owned by AL. wanderlich.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Henry A. Haugan brings in & sample
Of wheat Is inches high. Who can beat
thiSp
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

H. Gillespie attended divine services, sunda
morning.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Mrs. ]. N. Brown and Miss Belle Rice
have returned from Carlton college.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
Capt. Haskell says the new boy that
arrived Friday last is regular dude. =

Old veterans. you are urged to be pres
ent on the morning Of the Fourth and
assist IN the exercises.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
J. T. Odegard and wife are in town.

Editor Seymore. Of Sherbrooke, was
noticed in court, TUESDAY,.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Children's day will bs observed ct the Baphs
hall next Sunday.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17
Dazey has concluded to celebrate in
Cooperstown. Good for Dazey.

Tickets for the grand ball on the even
ing Of the Fourth are for sale by Hon.
Julius Stevens, and Messrs. Wanderlich
and Andrew husel. It IS the intention
Of the committee; that this shall be the
incest party ever given in the county.
TheSnuslc win be fine and the best Or
der will be maintained.
Old soldiers should not fail to report
to Major Stork early on the morning Of
the Fourth.
J.T. Odegard and wife are in town.
Editor Seymore. Of Sherbro0ke, was
noticed in court, TUESDAY,.
Capt. Haskell says the new boy that
arrived Friday last is . regular dude =
Old veterans. you are urged to be pres
ent on the morning Of the Fourth and
assist IN the exercises.
Steele county bonds sold at premi-
um, and yet they dlaw only 81 per cent.
"A premium Of $5l9 was realized on the
$4,000.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Gopher tails taken % legal tender-three een
milton and goods Of sll kinds. A-f
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Just received 1000 imported and dcmestie ci.
gsrs II Warts. Sa-u
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

Exchange your gopher tails for powder and shot
ana goods Of oil kinds st M
Sl.tf AAWHEHc1 0koS.
Griggs courier., 1887-06-17

FOURTH OF JULY.
The LARGEST assortment Of dre works ever
brought to Coooperstown.
sl.n =. =. WARD.